Every home can do with an update now and then, and if you've determined your own home will get a new look and a freshen-up, we've got some great ideas for you to consider. Each one is a quick, relatively simple change, but each one will make a huge difference to your home. Whether you intend to sell or you just want the place to be more comfortable for you, these ideas will give you the very best place to live.
Add Storage
Most homes don't have enough storage, or the storage they do have just isn't utilized properly. If you want to make your home tidier, adding storage is an excellent way to do it. Take a good look around and work out where you can fit some storage. Is there room in your hallway, for example, for a wooden chest with coat hooks over it? Is there room at the bottom of your bed for an ottoman, perfect for storing bedding and towels?
You might want to go one step further and employ a tradesperson to create bespoke storage options that fit the spaces in your rooms that are currently doing nothing. In the end, the more storage you have, the better.
Add Personality
So many homes are decorated neutrally – which is the trend and can look lovely, of course – that it takes away from any personality; they all look just the same. It's great to have your home reflect your own style and tastes, and if you want to keep the neutral décor, you can add these little touches of personality by other means.
Add a quirky bench radiator or two, display any awards and trophies you might have won, put artwork on the walls that you love (not what you think other people would want to see), and have family photographs where everyone can see them.
New Taps
Not everyone's budget can reach to installing a new bathroom or kitchen, but since these are two of the most telling rooms in a property when it comes to décor and age, it is important that, if they are looking somewhat worn and outdated, that you do something to spruce them up.
Changing the taps can be enough. Choose brand new, modern-looking (or traditional if the room calls for it) taps, and you should be able to install them yourself, otherwise an expert in plumbing services will be happy to do it. Just this simple act will improve your bathroom or kitchen considerably, and for a much smaller sum than renovating the entire room would cost.
Have A Feature Wall
The right choice of feature wall can look remarkable and really bring a room to life: whether it's your hallway or living room, or you need to choose Baby and Nursery wallpaper for your child's bedroom, it can really add a lot to any given space. Choose just one wall – usually one that is not broken up by a window, fireplace, or door, for example, and change it completely. Wallpaper it in a bright or busy pattern, paint it, install wood paneling, or do whatever else you want with it to make it look different and stand out. This is yet another chance for your personality to shine through, so don't hold back. If there comes a time when you want to sell the house and think that the feature wall might be putting people off, you can easily paint over it again.
Get More Natural Light
If you're searching for home improvement ideas, consider increasing the amount of natural light in your house. You can do this in as small or big a way as you see fit, depending on your budget, your tolerance for disruption, and the property itself (not every property can have the more extensive changes made, for example).
Some ideas to get more natural light in your home include removing existing windows and replacing them with new floor-to-ceiling windows. You could also install skylights in your bathrooms or landing areas. Alternatively, you could simplify the job by just painting the inside white to help natural light reflect better throughout your house.
Design An Open Floor Plan
Consider renovating your living area to be an open floor plan, especially if you're selling your house since this is a popular home feature among purchasers. This renovation project enhances the flow of your house by removing superfluous walls and doors, making it simpler to move about.
It's not to everyone's taste – not everyone is going to want their living room and kitchen to be one large space – but if you like the idea of it, then it should be a relatively simple change to make as long as you find specialist contractors to do the work for you. Most of the items on this list can be DIY projects, but something like knocking down a wall is best left to the experts.
